Town of Waupun explosion, shed fire; farm equipment lost
An explosion and fire gutted a large shed in the Town of Waupun on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
An explosion and fire gutted a large shed in the Town of Waupun on Wednesday, Jan. 28.
Ex-Waupun prison officer guilty, smuggling contraband for bribes
A former Waupun prison officer, who federal prosecutors accused of smuggling contraband in exchange for cash bribes, pleaded guilty on Jan. 16.
A former Waupun prison officer, who federal prosecutors accused of smuggling contraband in exchange for cash bribes, pleaded guilty on Jan. 16.
Waupun nonprofit financial discrepancies investigation; woman charged
The Waupun Police Department is investigating possible financial discrepancies involving the local nonprofit Waupun Downtown Promotions, Inc.
The Waupun Police Department is investigating possible financial discrepancies involving the local nonprofit Waupun Downtown Promotions, Inc.
Propane truck crash near Waupun; driver injured, homes evacuated
One person was injured, and some homes had to be evacuated following a rollover crash involving a propane delivery truck in Dodge County on Thursday, Nov. 20.
One person was injured, and some homes had to be evacuated following a rollover crash involving a propane delivery truck in Dodge County on Thursday, Nov. 20.
Waupun plane crash, 2 rescued
Two people were rescued from a plane crash near Highway 49 and Hemp Road in the Township of Waupun on Saturday.
Two people were rescued from a plane crash near Highway 49 and Hemp Road in the Township of Waupun on Saturday.
Waupun fentanyl death; Dylan Mayne sentenced to 10 years prison
Dylan Mayne of Waupun was sentenced to ten years in prison and another ten years of extended supervision in connection with a fentanyl death in 2023.
Dylan Mayne of Waupun was sentenced to ten years in prison and another ten years of extended supervision in connection with a fentanyl death in 2023.
Dodge County stalking threat investigation; Milwaukee woman arrested
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced it recently investigated threats made toward employees of the Waupun Correctional Institution and other people associated with the institution.
The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office announced it recently investigated threats made toward employees of the Waupun Correctional Institution and other people associated with the institution.
Waupun prison inmate deaths; former warden's charge reduced to misdemeanor
Prosecutors reduced a felony misconduct charge against a former Wisconsin prison warden implicated in two inmate deaths to a misdemeanor as part of a plea deal, online court records indicated Monday.
Prosecutors reduced a felony misconduct charge against a former Wisconsin prison warden implicated in two inmate deaths to a misdemeanor as part of a plea deal, online court records indicated Monday.
Waupun inmate tried to bribe court clerk, prosecutors say
A Waupun Correctional Institution inmate tried to bribe a court as part of a plan to get drugs into the prison, according to Waukesha County prosecutors.
A Waupun Correctional Institution inmate tried to bribe a court as part of a plan to get drugs into the prison, according to Waukesha County prosecutors.
Waupun dog attack: Child severely injured, animals euthanized
Waupun police said three dogs have been euthanized after they attacked and severely injured a child earlier this month.
Waupun police said three dogs have been euthanized after they attacked and severely injured a child earlier this month.
Waupun prison deaths: 7th inmate dies at Wisconsin's oldest prison
A seventh inmate has died at Wisconsin's oldest prison, less than a year after the then-warden and multiple members of his staff were charged.
A seventh inmate has died at Wisconsin's oldest prison, less than a year after the then-warden and multiple members of his staff were charged.
Fatal Fond du Lac County crash, 1 dead; alcohol believed to be a factor
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Waupun in Fond du Lac County early Saturday morning, March 1, 2025.
One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in the Town of Waupun in Fond du Lac County early Saturday morning, March 1, 2025.
Wisconsin prison reform plan; advocate, inmate weigh in
Gov. Tony Evers wants to shut down Green Bay Correctional Institution while transforming Waupun Correctional Institution.
Gov. Tony Evers wants to shut down Green Bay Correctional Institution while transforming Waupun Correctional Institution.
Waupun drug arrests; pair accused of selling prescription medications
Waupun police arrested a man and woman on Tuesday, Nov. 26 – the pair were suspected of selling drugs from their residence on Sawyer Street in the city.
Waupun police arrested a man and woman on Tuesday, Nov. 26 – the pair were suspected of selling drugs from their residence on Sawyer Street in the city.
Waupun prison deaths: Former guard pleads no contest, fined $250
A former Waupun prison guard charged in the deaths of two inmates pleaded no contest to a reduced charge and was fined $250.
A former Waupun prison guard charged in the deaths of two inmates pleaded no contest to a reduced charge and was fined $250.
Former employee of Waupun Correctional pleads guilty to smuggling
A former employee at a troubled Wisconsin prison pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into the maximum-security prison.
A former employee at a troubled Wisconsin prison pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into the maximum-security prison.
Waupun prison deaths; 5 inmates die, former warden appears in court
A fifth inmate died at a maximum security Wisconsin prison as the former warden who was there when four others died was scheduled to make a court appearance Tuesday.
A fifth inmate died at a maximum security Wisconsin prison as the former warden who was there when four others died was scheduled to make a court appearance Tuesday.
Packers Family Night gives Waupun boy chance to shine, catches 3 punts in a row
It's a night meant for memories and introductions to the newest Green Bay Packers, but at this year's Packers Family Night, a local sixth-grader shined the brightest at Lambeau Field.
It's a night meant for memories and introductions to the newest Green Bay Packers, but at this year's Packers Family Night, a local sixth-grader shined the brightest at Lambeau Field.
Waupun prison death; investigation ongoing, 'likely' self-inflicted
An inmate died at the Waupun Correctional Institution on Monday, Aug. 5.
An inmate died at the Waupun Correctional Institution on Monday, Aug. 5.
Wisconsin prison problems; former guards, inmate families testify
State lawmakers heard from family members of the incarcerated, former employees and consultants on problems within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections on Tuesday, June 9.
State lawmakers heard from family members of the incarcerated, former employees and consultants on problems within the Wisconsin Department of Corrections on Tuesday, June 9.